Woah!!

[achappex3 346]

Just giving a quick little update to those who have been following my journey...
My preop liquid diet started: February 8th of this year. During that time I lost a total of 15.4 pounds total.
Surgery day was: march 1st of this year and within this last week I have lost a total of: 12.1 pounds!!!
Omg! so in a month there has been 28 pounds that are gone F O R E V E R.
Yes there has been pain, and lots of tears, and flat out uncomfortableness. But this makes it so worth it. 28 pounds down and my clothes (those I can wear with has been dresses, leggings, and tanks/tees) already fit different!! Not to mention the amount of times my family tells me, "your face already looks so much smaller!!"
Will forever thank GOD for gifting me with this opportunity.
It's hard, but doable. Just have to keep my eye on the prize!

[Berry78 4,261]

Woo hoo!

[Syaniya 319]

Awesome job!!!

[AstroGuy 54]

achappex3 how was the surgery? How not to much of an issue!

I am following in your footsteps so I am curious about the process. How are you feeling? Back at work? Hungry, sick, tired? All the usual stuff people ask.

By the way awesome progress!!!

[achappex3 346]

achappex3 how was the surgery? How not to much of an issue!

I am following in your footsteps so I am curious about the process. How are you feeling? Back at work? Hungry, sick, tired? All the usual stuff people ask.
By the way awesome progress!!!

Surgery was fine, and I was told by my doctor it went really well. I was up and walking a few hours after. The pain was decent after and I never went above a 2.5-3 on the pain scale, nor did I need to use the pain pump very often. The very next day I went home. That's when the pain started. I didn't pass any gas until Saturday (tmi) and I had a bm for the first time since surgery yesterday (extra tmi.) I finally started feeling better Monday night and gradually am getting better as days progress. I couldn't imagine going back to work... every little thing makes me tired and I get grumpy and agitated. No "real" hunger but I was able to go to full liquids Saturday, and if my tummy allows it I'll be going to purees today[emoji4] I have been able to sleep comfortably, but can still not sleep on my back. Left side, where the drain was is still REALLY painful.

I am all for helping lol. Ask away[emoji4]

[AstroGuy 54]

Well that is helpful! How bad was the pain at it's worst? I am guessing that 2 weeks minimum for work.

A lot of people have expressed frustration with not going for a while but I am not concerned. If nothing is going in, nothing is going out!!!!

My biggest fear is what to do with the time I am NOT eating. We are triggered to eat at certain times and used to eating a certain amount. How are you doing with that change?

[achappex3 346]

Well that is helpful! How bad was the pain at it's worst? I am guessing that 2 weeks minimum for work.
A lot of people have expressed frustration with not going for a while but I am not concerned. If nothing is going in, nothing is going out!!!!
My biggest fear is what to do with the time I am NOT eating. We are triggered to eat at certain times and used to eating a certain amount. How are you doing with that change?

TBH, I had a 3 week liquid diet so the urge to eat had kind've subsided by surgery date. Plus... I hurt too bad to even think about putting something in my already swollen and uncomfortable body.

I do think that pain tolerance comes into play when we talk about pain. For me it wasn't horrible, but... I had a c-section in 2014 and that was pretty bad for me. With the pain, I learned to stay on top of it. Don't wait until you start hurting to take your pain meds, especially the first couple of days. It's expected which is why they give them to you in the first place. I used a heating pad when laying down and always tried to lay on my left side... and if I could, I'd lay a thinner pillow under my stomach to kind've give it extra cushion. Getting up took a lot of time and if I moved to fast I'd get a shooting pain (still do sometimes) and so I started taking the time to do it.

Also, ask for help when you need it. I know it's a silly thing, but you need your recovery to be as smooth as possible.

And I've learned that things left at room temp, for me, were easier to tolerate than things that were freezing cold, fresh out of the fridge, or too hot.

[ilgc 17]

I'm so happy for u sis ! Congrats [emoji173]️